St. Louis Bar Hit by Police Car Sparks Controversy and Support

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St. Louis police did not conduct a toxicology test on the officer involved in the SUV crash into Bar:PM, citing no "reasonable suspicion" of drug or alcohol use. The incident, which resulted in the arrest of one of the bar's co-owners, has drawn condemnation and calls for greater oversight of law enforcement. The official police story has changed since the incident, with the officer admitting to being distracted while attempting to change his in-car radio. Governor Mike Parson has called for the release of body cam footage, emphasizing the importance of transparency.
- St. Louis Police Didn't Do Toxicology Test After Bar:PM Crash Riverfront Times
- Bar Owner Is Arrested After St. Louis Police Officer Crashes Into His Business The New York Times
- St. Louis police say SUV that crashed into bar had no dashcam KSDK.com
- Neighbors, aldermen rally in support of St. Louis bar hit by police car St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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